Whitted is a former college basketball teammate of Houston's, where the two were coached by Houston's father, Wade Houston.

What's more, the two touched base as Whitted took in a Knicks game at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this past July. While the wheels for such a union may have initially begun turning back then, it's unlikely that the a decision was made at that point. According to a source, the Knicks were holding multiple interviews with qualified candidates, with some finalists learning they were no longer up for consideration just weeks ago.

In any event, it'll be interesting to see if Whitted is in fact Westchester's desired man with a plan for this coming season.